Boise State (12-2) raced to a 21-0 lead in the first 10 minutes. The Wildcats marched down the field in the game’s closing seconds, but Kamalei Correa sacked Anu Solomon at the 10 on the final play.

Grant Hedrick threw for 309 yards and a touchdown, helping the Broncos cap their first season under Coach Bryan Harsin with their third Fiesta Bowl victory.

The Wildcats (10-4) had trouble finishing drives, settling for three field goals after driving deep into Boise State’s end. Solomon threw for 335 yards and a touchdown but had two interceptions that led to touchdowns for Boise State.